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Erythrite

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The town of Schneeberg in Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany, is host to many mines forming a famous mining district and host to 37 type localities, Erythite being one. Dull cherry-red acicular crystals of Erythite cover a 2.0 x 1.3 cm area amongst tiny 1 to 2 mm glassy Quartz crystals over a pegmatitic-like matrix. The Erythite forms thickish-acicular crystals which, when back lit, are translucent and appear bright cherry-red. The specimen is accompanied with a very old looking German handwritten label, in beautiful copperplate script.

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SpeciesErythrite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 4.9 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$450.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Erythrite
Mineral guide
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vivid crimson-to-magenta acicular crystals, radiating sprays on calcite; prized for color, rarity, and historic Moroccan Bou Azzer finds.
Erythrite
Regional guide
Erythrite from Schneeberg
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Locality guide
Schneeberg
A collector's guide to Schneeberg, Germany: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 199 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.